General

The Space Draw is your first opportunity to secure a booth at ProMat 2025. In order to participate you must submit your lease and 10% deposit by 5:00 PM ET on November 1, 2023. For more information, review the Space Draw FAQs.

Monday March 17, 2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm*
Tuesday March 18, 2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm*
Wednesday March 19, 2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm*
Thursday - March 20, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
*Lakeside hall will open at 9 am each showday

McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616

Installation of displays begins at 8:00 am Wednesday, March 12, 2025 and continues until 5:00 pm Sunday, March 16, 2025. All displays must be completely installed by 5:00 pm Sunday, March 16, 2025. Complete show inspection will be conducted at 5:00 pm Sunday, March 16, 2025. No exhibitor may begin to dismantle its display before 1:00 pm Thursday, March 20, 2025. All exhibitor materials must be removed by 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Please refer to the exhibitor manual for more details and for your targeted move in date.

Once your exhibit is reserved, you will be given a username and password which you can use to log in and add to or update your show directory and online listing. Each exhibitor can be listed under the product categories that best fit their products. If you don't have your username and password, click here to request it.

The designated show contact for exhibiting companies should register booth staff through the ProMat 2025 Exhibitor Resource Center by clicking the Exhibitor Badges widget. Once registered, the show contact can send their staff email confirmations from the registration roster. Upon receiving their email confirmation, staff members should present it at the McCormick Place registration desk at ProMat, where they can scan the QR code to receive their badge. Registration desks will be located in Meeting Room S102 in South Building, the Lakeside Lobby on Level 2 of the Lakeside Building, and the North Hall Lobby on Level 3 of the North Building. The hours of operation for the exhibitor registration desks are listed below.
Exhibitor Registration Hours:
Wednesday, March 12, 2025: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday, March 13, 2025: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, March 14, 2025: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 15, 2025: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, March 16, 2025: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday, March 17, 2025: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday, March 20, 2025: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Exhibiting

ProMat 2025 attendees represent companies involved in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and distribution, with the majority of the Fortune 500 represented. Click here to access attendee demographic information.

Click here to view a partial list of exhibitors at past MHI expos.

The ProMat 2025 attendee marketing campaign will be an integrated campaign that will include direct mail, print and web advertising, e-mail, public relations and social media. Communications will be targeted to the buyer's specific product and solution interest. Click here for more information.

The first opportunity to sign up for an exhibit at ProMat 2025 will be the ProMat 2025 Space Draw. Click here to learn more.

The space rate is $40 per square foot for MHI Members and $50 per square foot for non-members. All exhibitors are required to be member-eligible but have the option to exhibit as a member or non-member. MHI dues and benefits information can be found at www.mhi.org/join. Exhibitors that participate in the Space Draw or that participated in the previous MHI show are eligible for a $2 per square foot discount. Exhibitors that submit a lease and deposit prior to August 1, 2024 are eligible for a 5% discount.

Hotel & Travel

Yes. ProMat 2025 offers complimentary shuttle buses between designated ProMat 2025 show hotels and McCormick Place. Bus schedules will be posted at McCormick Place and in each ProMat 2025 show hotel.

Click here for a map and driving directions to McCormick Place.

Click here for information on Chicago, IL, such as attractions, dining and other activities.

ProMat Digital Entry

Once you elect to participate as an exhibitor, your company will be included on www.promatshow.com where visitors can browse your listing 24 hours a day, every day of the year. promatshow.com allows attendees to search for exhibitors by product category, keyword, company name, etc. Every exhibitor in ProMat 2025 gets a free listing on promatshow.com and ProMat 2025 offers exhibitors the opportunity to upgrade their online listings to an upgraded booth listing at very economical pricing.

After ProMat 2025, MHI will create a virtual show experience to continue to connect attendees with all the manufacturing and supply chain education and solution sourcing that ProMat delivers. While nothing can match the power of attending the face-to-face expo, ProMat Digital Entry will deliver the best supply chain solutions, the smartest thinking and the latest equipment and technology solutions in a digital format. ProMat Digital Entry gives visitors instant access to virtual booth showcases, show news, expo videos, webinars, podcasts and more directly from the ProMat 2025 expo.

An Upgraded Listing on www.promatshow.com is a great way to increase your online exposure for very little investment. With an Upgrade, your listing will be highlighted in the exhibitor search results on the ProMat 2025 website. Upgrade your solutions with photos, product literature and press releases. Include detailed information and video of your products. Provide visitors with multiple contacts so they can pose technical questions or make personal appointments to meet you on the show floor. You can also directly link to your website for more information. Contact Donna Streicher at 704-676-1190 to learn more about this and other advertising opportunities.

Educational Conference

If you would like to be a speaker for a seminar at ProMat 2025, please click here to make your request.

Promotional & Sponsorship Opportunities

MHI offers many promotional programs to help you increase the success of your ProMat 2025 exhibition-all at little or no cost to you. These promotions are designed to help you promote your company's participation in ProMat 2025 before, during and after the show.

If you have any questions concerning your ProMat 2025 show promotion, contact Carol Miller at 704-676-1190.

Exhibitors can reserve time in the press conference room in the show hall for any media event. Call MHI Marketing at 704-676-1190 to reserve the room or email cmiller@mhi.org. The room is reserved at no charge on a first-come, first-serve basis and is set-up classroom style for up to 50 people. All A/V and catering requirements are the responsibility of the exhibitor and must be ordered in advance. If you prefer to hold your press conference or media event in your booth, email cmiller@mhi.org to include your event on the show schedule of events that will be mailed to the press before the show and posted in the Press Room. Your conference will also be posted in the ProMat 2025 Online Press Room.

As an exhibitor, MHI will display your press kits or other promotional information in the show Press Room where members of the trade and business press who cover the show will be looking for information about exhibiting companies. Fill your press kit with product news releases, photos, digital files on USB drives, company information and an invitation to learn more at your booth. You can ship up to 100 media kits to the press room at the show. Bring your press kits directly to the ProMat 2025 Press Room on Sunday, March 16, 2025 or ship materials to arrive between March 17 - 20, 2025 to:

ProMat 2025 Press Room/MHI Attn: Carol Miller
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616

Exhibit now in ProMat 2025!